Guyana Gojas Recipes

Goja (Gojiya) Spiced Coconut Turnovers Alica's …

WEBJun 1, 2021 · Pinch off small pieces of dough, golf ball sized. Cover all dough balls with damp paper towel to keep from crusting. Roll dough …

1. Make the dough. Mix flour, baking powder, and sugar together. Rub in shortening until fine crumbs form. Add cold milk a little at a time until dough comes together. Knead until dough is smooth.
2. Rub a little oil on top of dough ball and cover with damp paper towel. Let rest for minimum one hour.
3. Using a standard box grater- Crack coconut, drain water. Remove coconutmeat from shell. Cut into small pieces. Grate coconut on fine side, set aside.
4. Grate ginger, add to bowl with coconut. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well, set aside until ready to assemble.

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Guyanese Goja (Fried Coconut Turnovers) Recipe

WEBAug 2, 2023 · Fill a medium-size Dutch oven with vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat over medium to 360°F. Working in batches, fry gojas, …

1. Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add cold butter; rub together with your fingers until butter is coated in flour and forms fine crumbs. Make a well in center of mixture, and pour in milk. Using your fingers, swirl flour mixture into milk until a sticky ball forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead until mostly smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, dusting lightly with flour if needed to prevent sticking. Rub dough ball all over with vegetable oil. Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature 30 minutes.
2. Stir together coconut, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Add melted butter and vanilla. Stir well, and set aside.

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